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Planning SEND in the dark: how can councils invest when central government won't show its hand? http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-commissioner-warns-teenagers-uncertain-about-voting-and-fearful-for-future https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2026/05/CCO-1800x900-Our-Future-Our-Voice-table-banner-yellow-v2-169-scaled.png Children's Commissioner Warns Teenagers Uncertain About Voting and Fearful for Future Children's Commissioner Warns Teenagers Uncertain About Voting and Fearful for Future http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-commissioner-calls-for-action-to-protect-jewish-children-from-hate-crime https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2024/11/Blog-post-graphics-statement.png Children's Commissioner calls for action to protect Jewish children from hate crime Children's Commissioner calls for action to protect Jewish children from hate crime http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-act-passes-into-law https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2024/10/iStock-1471802899-scaled.jpg Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act Passes into Law Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act Passes into Law http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-commissioner-warns-over-safeguarding-in-police-strip-searches https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2024/08/iStock-2157156208-1.jpg Children's Commissioner warns over safeguarding in police strip searches Children's Commissioner warns over safeguarding in police strip searches http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-commissioner-warns-falling-strip-search-numbers-mask-safeguarding-failures https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2024/11/Blog-post-graphics-press-notice.png Children's Commissioner Warns Falling Strip Search Numbers Mask Safeguarding Failures Children's Commissioner Warns Falling Strip Search Numbers Mask Safeguarding Failures http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-commissioner-data-reveals-scale-of-childhoods-spent-in-unsuitable-bbs https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2026/04/iStock-1269808915-scaled.jpg Children's Commissioner Data Reveals Scale of Childhoods Spent in Unsuitable B&Bs Children's Commissioner Data Reveals Scale of Childhoods Spent in Unsuitable B&Bs http://theleadmember.uk/posts/statement-from-the-childrens-commissioner-in-response-to-southport-inquirys-key-findings https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2024/11/Blog-post-graphics-statement.png Statement from the Children’s Commissioner in response to Southport inquiry’s key findings Statement from the Children’s Commissioner in response to Southport inquiry’s key findings http://theleadmember.uk/posts/cambridge-university-seeks-deal-with-saudi-defence-ministry-despite-rights-concerns https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/25516d0f5c619eb8c23ba3e4f06a432fa0c61715/210_0_2848_2279/master/2848.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=fd0bbad758facd7b677f17b3adc388b4 Cambridge University seeks deal with Saudi defence ministry despite rights concerns Cambridge University seeks deal with Saudi defence ministry despite rights concerns http://theleadmember.uk/posts/labour-unveils-coastal-mission-to-end-outcomes-postcode-lottery-in-north-east-and-seaside-towns https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Seaside-town-feat-1920.jpg Labour unveils coastal mission to end outcomes 'postcode lottery' in north east and seaside towns Labour unveils coastal mission to end outcomes 'postcode lottery' in north east and seaside towns http://theleadmember.uk/posts/neu-to-formally-ballot-teachers-on-strike-action https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NEU-strike-flag-feat-1920.jpg NEU to formally ballot teachers on strike action NEU to formally ballot teachers on strike action http://theleadmember.uk/posts/our-future-our-voice-childrens-commissioner-opens-festival-of-childhood https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2026/05/IMG-20260508-WA0038.jpg Our Future Our Voice: Children’s Commissioner Opens Festival of Childhood Our Future Our Voice: Children’s Commissioner Opens Festival of Childhood http://theleadmember.uk/posts/how-is-keir-starmer-getting-on-with-his-pledges-to-deliver-change https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/aa2d/live/a7a1a150-4d0c-11f1-ac78-2112837ce2aa.png How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change? How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change? http://theleadmember.uk/posts/starmer-to-go-much-further-on-apprenticeships-and-send-after-election-losses https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Keir-Starmer-may-2026-3EEGTWN-feat.jpg Starmer to ‘go much further’ on apprenticeships and SEND after election losses Starmer to ‘go much further’ on apprenticeships and SEND after election losses http://theleadmember.uk/posts/elections-2026-what-results-could-mean-for-early-years-across-the-uk https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/0hbdqhpm/pollingstation.jpg Elections 2026: What Results Could Mean for Early Years Across the UK Elections 2026: What Results Could Mean for Early Years Across the UK http://theleadmember.uk/posts/janet-king-valuing-childminding-in-practice-not-just-in-principle https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/tgkctgl2/analysisjanet-king.jpg Janet King: Valuing childminding in practice, not just in principle Janet King: Valuing childminding in practice, not just in principle http://theleadmember.uk/posts/teaching-assistant-who-spat-at-pupil-is-jailed-for-child-cruelty https://static.independent.co.uk/2026/05/11/12/12/Screenshot-2026-05-11-at-13-49-33.png?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2 Teaching assistant who spat at pupil is jailed for child cruelty Teaching assistant who spat at pupil is jailed for child cruelty http://theleadmember.uk/posts/75-roles-at-risk-at-city-guilds-as-new-owner-confirms-restructure https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/City-and-guilds-PeopleCert.jpg 75 roles at risk at City & Guilds as new owner confirms restructure 75 roles at risk at City & Guilds as new owner confirms restructure http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ministers-scrap-physics-and-languages-bursaries-for-foreign-trainees https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Physics-and-language-cut-feat-1920.jpg Ministers scrap physics and languages bursaries for foreign trainees Ministers scrap physics and languages bursaries for foreign trainees http://theleadmember.uk/posts/neu-plans-strike-ballot-over-teacher-pay-and-school-funding https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/r0gmff2i/strike.jpeg NEU Plans Strike Ballot Over Teacher Pay and School Funding NEU Plans Strike Ballot Over Teacher Pay and School Funding http://theleadmember.uk/posts/birmingham-city-university-urged-not-to-axe-black-studies-ma https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f5484f1e3c89e4576f79035efaaae33234ddccce/3274_596_4717_3773/master/4717.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=cd263c9aa09b3a5ee9e09cb49662477a Birmingham City University urged not to axe Black studies MA Birmingham City University urged not to axe Black studies MA http://theleadmember.uk/posts/report-urges-devolution-of-powers-to-mend-fragmented-post-16-system https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NFER-Competition-and-Cooperation-in-the-FE-sector-report-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Report Urges Devolution of Powers to Mend Fragmented Post-16 System Report Urges Devolution of Powers to Mend Fragmented Post-16 System http://theleadmember.uk/posts/students-at-risk-if-universities-go-bust-say-mps https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/3ac7/live/a4e7eec0-b153-11ef-a2ca-e99d0c9a24e3.jpg Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs Students at risk if universities go bust, say MPs http://theleadmember.uk/posts/calls-for-urgent-action-on-baby-sleep-industry-after-bbc-investigation https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/7aa2/live/89fc0470-4d60-11f1-940e-cbf9737b8b8f.jpg Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation http://theleadmember.uk/posts/room-for-significant-improvement-for-child-wellbeing-in-uk-as-country-is-ranked-24th-out-of-37-countries https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/lwqkb0br/hopscotch.jpeg Room for 'significant improvement' for child wellbeing in UK as country is ranked 24th out of 37 countries Room for 'significant improvement' for child wellbeing in UK as country is ranked 24th out of 37 countries http://theleadmember.uk/posts/dr-sally-payne-why-the-early-years-cant-afford-to-wait-for-occupational-therapy https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/5f1lf22h/sallypayne.png Dr Sally Payne: Why the early years can’t afford to wait for occupational therapy Dr Sally Payne: Why the early years can’t afford to wait for occupational therapy http://theleadmember.uk/posts/babies-under-one-account-for-third-of-serious-safeguarding-incidents https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/uy5nh30q/abuse.jpeg Babies Under One Account for Third of Serious Safeguarding Incidents Babies Under One Account for Third of Serious Safeguarding Incidents http://theleadmember.uk/posts/youth-mobility-scheme-disagreement-hampering-reset-of-uk-eu-relations https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/035acf2d3640b147abf1a14b17880bd63ee6faf6/811_663_4750_3800/master/4750.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=090fde33b0e8230ad4dbb73622239887 Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations http://theleadmember.uk/posts/worldskills-uk-chief-to-lead-city-guilds-foundation https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ben-Blackledge-CF-foundation-feat.jpg WorldSkills UK chief to lead City & Guilds Foundation WorldSkills UK chief to lead City & Guilds Foundation http://theleadmember.uk/posts/reform-childminder-funding-for-three-and-four-year-olds-to-boost-recruitment-coram-pacey-says https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/qijh1kng/adobestock_229621685_-childminder-with-children.jpeg Reform childminder funding for three-and four-year-olds to boost recruitment, Coram Pacey says Reform childminder funding for three-and four-year-olds to boost recruitment, Coram Pacey says http://theleadmember.uk/posts/send-reforms-will-target-shameful-transitions-into-fe https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/t-levels-transition-chice-feat.jpg SEND reforms will target ‘shameful’ transitions into FE SEND reforms will target ‘shameful’ transitions into FE http://theleadmember.uk/posts/kids-planet-expands-internationally-with-acquisition-in-ireland https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/degkwlh4/tigersxkidsplanet.jpg Kids Planet expands internationally with acquisition in Ireland Kids Planet expands internationally with acquisition in Ireland http://theleadmember.uk/posts/strengthen-oversight-of-sixth-form-expansion-report-urges-dfe https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NFER-report-feat-1920.jpg Strengthen oversight of sixth form expansion, report urges DfE Strengthen oversight of sixth form expansion, report urges DfE http://theleadmember.uk/posts/send-reforms-will-target-shameful-transitions-from-school https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/t-levels-transition-chice-feat.jpg SEND reforms will target ‘shameful’ transitions from school SEND reforms will target ‘shameful’ transitions from school http://theleadmember.uk/posts/capital-city-college-staff-strike-during-exams-over-workload https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ucu-strike-days-may-2026-2.jpg Capital City College staff strike during exams over workload Capital City College staff strike during exams over workload http://theleadmember.uk/posts/us-universitys-commencement-speaker-reveals-he-will-pay-off-students-final-year-loans https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/7648f5b0c7f80b1b09449476f85b3bf50db0f677/303_0_1407_1126/master/1407.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=1ae753779007696caf7db7aed0591517 US university’s commencement speaker reveals he will pay off students’ final-year loans US university’s commencement speaker reveals he will pay off students’ final-year loans http://theleadmember.uk/posts/thousands-of-university-of-nottingham-staff-told-they-are-at-risk-of-redundancy https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/0bdba4b506c225e0099bf1f1eee047b31535d1dd/436_0_3767_3012/master/3767.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=17d8e8b0e77bae002dcb901e4bd9f098 Thousands of University of Nottingham staff told they are at risk of redundancy Thousands of University of Nottingham staff told they are at risk of redundancy http://theleadmember.uk/posts/star-studded-comic-relief-campaign-warns-one-in-six-parents-put-children-to-bed-hungry-due-to-rising-living-costs https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/rkid0zmp/sainsburys-30042026-fb-00999.jpg Star-studded Comic Relief campaign warns one in six parents put children to bed hungry due to rising living costs Star-studded Comic Relief campaign warns one in six parents put children to bed hungry due to rising living costs http://theleadmember.uk/posts/dfe-programmes-to-support-disadvantaged-children-in-the-north-east-and-coastal-areas-to-launch-in-september https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/3xkfj1e1/analysis-newcastle-graemejbaty-adobestock_498772738.jpg DfE programmes to support disadvantaged children in the North East and coastal areas to launch in September DfE programmes to support disadvantaged children in the North East and coastal areas to launch in September http://theleadmember.uk/posts/parents-say-proposed-closure-of-sheffield-hallam-nursery-linked-to-low-funded-hours-offer https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/cdabcrex/hallam-nursery.jpg Parents say proposed closure of Sheffield Hallam nursery linked to low funded hours offer Parents say proposed closure of Sheffield Hallam nursery linked to low funded hours offer http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ai-leadership-apprenticeship-units-right-ambition-wrong-delivery-model https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/James-Kelly-2026-FEW-opinion-card-social.jpg AI leadership apprenticeship units: right ambition, wrong delivery model AI leadership apprenticeship units: right ambition, wrong delivery model http://theleadmember.uk/posts/education-for-all-send-reform-bill-announced https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/King-Charles-speech-and-Queen-Camilla-alamy-feat-1920-1.jpg ‘Education for all’: SEND reform bill announced ‘Education for all’: SEND reform bill announced http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ofsted-pauses-apprenticeship-unit-inspections-until-april-2027 https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ofsted-inspection-magnifying-glass-clipboard-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Ofsted pauses apprenticeship unit inspections until April 2027 Ofsted pauses apprenticeship unit inspections until April 2027 http://theleadmember.uk/posts/education-for-all-send-reform-bill-confirmed-in-kings-speech-2026 https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/King-Charles-speech-and-Queen-Camilla-alamy-feat-1920-1.jpg ‘Education for all’: SEND reform bill confirmed in King’s Speech 2026 ‘Education for all’: SEND reform bill confirmed in King’s Speech 2026 http://theleadmember.uk/posts/early-dyslexia-identification-absent-at-worst-in-english-councils-warns-charity-chief https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/qkafmlie/ttp_ellenbroome_bda_221025-5.jpg Early Dyslexia Identification 'Absent at Worst' in English Councils, Warns Charity Chief Early Dyslexia Identification 'Absent at Worst' in English Councils, Warns Charity Chief http://theleadmember.uk/posts/wes-streeting-urged-to-crack-down-on-unregulated-and-bogus-infant-sleep-consultants https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/cesly24t/safesleepadobestock_144860588.jpeg Wes Streeting urged to crack down on ‘unregulated and bogus’ infant sleep consultants Wes Streeting urged to crack down on ‘unregulated and bogus’ infant sleep consultants http://theleadmember.uk/posts/pioneering-south-london-youth-choir-creates-scholarship-pathways-in-deprived-community https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f691f17c8bec6dd39eb407c2e7bddce5c0148803/593_0_6831_5464/master/6831.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=4cf0532fd9f9e216d7209b28ad20637e Pioneering South London Youth Choir Creates Scholarship Pathways in Deprived Community Pioneering South London Youth Choir Creates Scholarship Pathways in Deprived Community http://theleadmember.uk/posts/princess-of-wales-visits-reggio-emilia-to-learn-about-childhood-development-approach https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/cw5lo153/55267811328_18cf383ecf_o.jpg Princess of Wales visits Reggio Emilia to learn about childhood development approach Princess of Wales visits Reggio Emilia to learn about childhood development approach http://theleadmember.uk/posts/internal-exclusions-may-not-reduce-suspension-rates-research-finds https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Internal-exclusion-feat.jpg Internal Exclusions May Not Reduce Suspension Rates, Research Finds Internal Exclusions May Not Reduce Suspension Rates, Research Finds http://theleadmember.uk/posts/taking-the-big-future-on-the-road-listening-to-children-in-carlisle https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2026/05/LMP_FINALS_12_169-scaled.jpg Taking The Big Future on the road: Listening to children in Carlisle Taking The Big Future on the road: Listening to children in Carlisle http://theleadmember.uk/posts/70-million-warnings-issued-over-attempts-to-access-child-abuse-images-online https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/uhmhfokd/onlineadobestock_1843275662.jpeg 70 Million Warnings Issued Over Attempts to Access Child Abuse Images Online 70 Million Warnings Issued Over Attempts to Access Child Abuse Images Online http://theleadmember.uk/posts/privately-educated-ceos-seen-as-safer-bet-by-investors-study-finds https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/13113470710518cd1e4643b2fc405c6df01feddd/0_275_3501_2800/master/3501.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=7d96a81120d2638310b58e2dd9a9767e Privately educated CEOs seen as ‘safer bet’ by investors, study finds Privately educated CEOs seen as ‘safer bet’ by investors, study finds http://theleadmember.uk/posts/kings-college-london-to-merge-with-cranfield-university https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/4feb024a730f2d455190937a35f38cc26956c4e2/743_0_4284_3426/master/4284.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=9128c689765ef8994adcf3767088dfed King’s College London to merge with Cranfield University King’s College London to merge with Cranfield University http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ruth-glover-why-early-years-voices-matter-in-send-reform https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/wn2nw3jv/ruth-glover.jpg Ruth Glover: Why early years voices matter in SEND reform Ruth Glover: Why early years voices matter in SEND reform http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ps184m-to-beat-population-bulge-in-devolved-areas https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/building-capacity-in-post-16-colleges-Feat-image-1920-×-1080-2-1.png £184m to beat population bulge in devolved areas £184m to beat population bulge in devolved areas http://theleadmember.uk/posts/colleges-delivered-aoc-recommendation-busting-pay-deals https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pay-increase-aoc-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.jpg Colleges delivered AoC recommendation-busting pay deals Colleges delivered AoC recommendation-busting pay deals http://theleadmember.uk/posts/court-action-preceded-tees-valleys-skills-delay https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Tees-Valley-Combined-Authority-adult-education-delay-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Court action preceded Tees Valley’s skills delay Court action preceded Tees Valley’s skills delay http://theleadmember.uk/posts/prosperity-fund-cuts-place-apprenticeship-hubs-at-risk https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/apprenticeship-hubs-closing-Pat-McFadden-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Prosperity Fund Cuts Place Apprenticeship Hubs at Risk Prosperity Fund Cuts Place Apprenticeship Hubs at Risk http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ofsted-insists-schools-cannot-predict-inspection-dates-through-website-monitoring https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ofsted-prediction-feat.jpg Ofsted insists schools cannot predict inspection dates through website monitoring Ofsted insists schools cannot predict inspection dates through website monitoring http://theleadmember.uk/posts/deep-dive-can-the-government-deliver-its-flagship-education-missions-by-september https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Deep-dive-coast-feat.jpg Deep Dive: Can the Government Deliver Its Flagship Education Missions by September? Deep Dive: Can the Government Deliver Its Flagship Education Missions by September? http://theleadmember.uk/posts/revealed-uneven-split-of-ps16-billion-inclusion-fund-sparks-equity-debate https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SEND-uneven-funding-feat.jpg Revealed: Uneven Split of £1.6 Billion Inclusion Fund Sparks Equity Debate Revealed: Uneven Split of £1.6 Billion Inclusion Fund Sparks Equity Debate http://theleadmember.uk/posts/reflecting-on-the-festival-of-childhood https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2026/05/LMP_FINALS_01-1024x683.jpg Reflecting on the Festival of Childhood Reflecting on the Festival of Childhood http://theleadmember.uk/posts/kings-college-and-cranfield-hope-to-be-stronger-together-in-surprise-merger https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/a5398e0b9ffc77a9438da6c740d33a3d1f6fb57d/138_0_6147_4918/master/6147.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=ee299599f4b61659ddef5118e1548640 King’s College and Cranfield hope to be stronger together in surprise merger King’s College and Cranfield hope to be stronger together in surprise merger http://theleadmember.uk/posts/after-viral-graduation-walk-paraplegic-student-calls-for-greater-accessibility-it-doesnt-have-to-be-so-hard https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/0bb4188d282985267a3b8f4929eb34e4f3ab1f21/86_0_1298_1038/master/1298.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=40154aa137d1d480299d21de9b90abe0 After viral graduation walk, paraplegic student calls for greater accessibility: ‘It doesn’t have to be so hard’ After viral graduation walk, paraplegic student calls for greater accessibility: ‘It doesn’t have to be so hard’ http://theleadmember.uk/posts/over-100-providers-approved-for-lle-modular-courses https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/graduation-adult-education-course-degree-Feat-image-1920-×-1080-1.jpg Over 100 providers approved for LLE modular courses Over 100 providers approved for LLE modular courses http://theleadmember.uk/posts/la-gradiva-review-stunning-coming-of-age-story-of-young-love-and-sexual-tension https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f3204196b0c8d1c5a172565871f869c0c34b4aa1/888_0_3281_2625/master/3281.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=ac22e8683affbc4dd893c5075661fdfd La Gradiva review – stunning coming-of-age story of young love and sexual tension La Gradiva review – stunning coming-of-age story of young love and sexual tension http://theleadmember.uk/posts/the-gap-we-are-not-going-to-accept http://theleadmember.uk/posts/featured/6a08b13b4cbf3.jpg The gap we are not going to accept The gap we are not going to accept http://theleadmember.uk/posts/canvas-hack-is-it-ever-a-good-idea-to-pay-a-ransom-and-what-happens-to-the-data https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f27ed92768f00c2600ddb861b45646028eb178a3/501_0_5840_4672/master/5840.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=089291afc9ae9d19d7e29a2da7ecde3a Canvas hack: is it ever a good idea to pay a ransom, and what happens to the data? Canvas hack: is it ever a good idea to pay a ransom, and what happens to the data? http://theleadmember.uk/posts/sons-of-jailed-saudi-scholars-urge-cambridge-to-drop-plans-to-train-riyadh-staff https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/4041b1ff83d02e6f7b37e1bcd8386c7c49cfb0d4/0_0_3518_2815/master/3518.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=a3c8c602e3b5de05e10f196710fcc818 Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff http://theleadmember.uk/posts/the-big-future-speaking-to-children-in-cumbria https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-15-at-10.19.02.jpeg The Big Future: Speaking to children in Cumbria The Big Future: Speaking to children in Cumbria http://theleadmember.uk/posts/after-dinosaurs-its-spot-the-dog-but-can-a-child-really-learn-anything-in-a-gallery https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/4f6b78b006559cc1fe04e73e9b8300a3cdb467d4/0_2158_3811_3047/master/3811.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=2aab1e2da81d9ead9842ed50f61698b0 After dinosaurs, it’s spot the dog! But can a child really learn anything in a gallery? After dinosaurs, it’s spot the dog! But can a child really learn anything in a gallery? http://theleadmember.uk/posts/lorraine-heath-made-permanent-principal-of-basingstoke-college https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lorraine-Heath-bcot.jpg Lorraine Heath made permanent principal of Basingstoke College Lorraine Heath made permanent principal of Basingstoke College http://theleadmember.uk/posts/decline-in-shared-reading-among-families-sparks-childrens-laureates-urgent-call-for-action https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/ow2h5a4j/frank-cottrell-boyce-booktrust.jpg Decline in shared reading among families sparks Children’s Laureate’s urgent call for action Decline in shared reading among families sparks Children’s Laureate’s urgent call for action http://theleadmember.uk/posts/government-launches-ai-chat-tool-to-help-parents-access-childcare-funding https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/gvqbkn41/phoneadobestock_443775104.jpeg Government Launches AI Chat Tool to Help Parents Access Childcare Funding Government Launches AI Chat Tool to Help Parents Access Childcare Funding http://theleadmember.uk/posts/bridget-phillipson-launches-international-send-alliance https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bridget-Phillipson-May-feat.jpg Bridget Phillipson launches ‘international SEND alliance’ Bridget Phillipson launches ‘international SEND alliance’ http://theleadmember.uk/posts/government-urged-to-extend-proposed-smoking-and-vaping-ban-to-all-childrens-play-areas https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/25bhkqww/nosmoking_516808783.jpeg Government urged to extend proposed smoking and vaping ban to all children's play areas Government urged to extend proposed smoking and vaping ban to all children's play areas http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ofsted-considers-replacing-glitchy-evidence-gathering-system https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ofsted-tech-glitch-feat-1920.jpg Ofsted considers replacing glitchy evidence-gathering system Ofsted considers replacing glitchy evidence-gathering system http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ofsted-weighs-replacement-of-faulty-evidence-system-after-data-losses https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cyber-computer-warning-crash-error-message.jpg Ofsted weighs replacement of faulty evidence system after data losses Ofsted weighs replacement of faulty evidence system after data losses http://theleadmember.uk/posts/third-of-university-students-fear-ai-job-losses-will-spark-social-unrest https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/8865462f0988119ca6c21f7cc576b36797e1d26d/484_0_4621_3696/master/4621.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=a184183ea36e0a472da59841fbe93120 Third of University Students Fear AI Job Losses Will Spark Social Unrest Third of University Students Fear AI Job Losses Will Spark Social Unrest http://theleadmember.uk/posts/learning-curve-group-appoints-tracey-fletcher-ray-as-new-chief-executive https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Tracey-Fletcher-Ray-learning-curve-group-Feat-image-1920-×-1080-2.png Learning Curve Group appoints Tracey Fletcher-Ray as new Chief Executive Learning Curve Group appoints Tracey Fletcher-Ray as new Chief Executive http://theleadmember.uk/posts/trust-issued-with-improvement-notice-after-pupil-stabbed-to-death https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Needs-improvement-feat-1920.png Trust issued with improvement notice after pupil stabbed to death Trust issued with improvement notice after pupil stabbed to death http://theleadmember.uk/posts/there-is-no-state-more-impotent-than-being-a-parent-of-a-teenager-doing-a-levels-zoe-williams https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/2d6353a7dd82c9378406c63b0d3e83e423e95262/681_0_6830_5464/master/6830.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=e7b706dac79dd3ed4d7d98e4a0a8218b There is no state more impotent than being a parent of a teenager doing A-levels | Zoe Williams There is no state more impotent than being a parent of a teenager doing A-levels | Zoe Williams http://theleadmember.uk/posts/former-headteacher-banned-from-teaching-after-ps15000-school-fraud https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/TRA-head-banned-Feat.png Former Headteacher Banned from Teaching After £15,000 School Fraud Former Headteacher Banned from Teaching After £15,000 School Fraud http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-reading-should-prioritise-pleasure-over-learning-says-laureate https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/603e4118da5318251748d517c52e754ade3bb6c8/695_0_6880_5504/master/6880.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=f50e295b0e5494c1afb392b38c2256b2 Children’s reading should prioritise pleasure over learning, says laureate Children’s reading should prioritise pleasure over learning, says laureate http://theleadmember.uk/posts/scottish-charities-urge-action-on-online-child-safety-in-first-100-days https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/cyrfgc3m/holyroodadobestock_30353840.jpeg Scottish Charities Urge Action on Online Child Safety in First 100 Days Scottish Charities Urge Action on Online Child Safety in First 100 Days http://theleadmember.uk/posts/association-of-colleges-secures-ps20m-t-level-teacher-training-contract https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/adult-education-learner-student-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.jpg Association of Colleges secures £20m T Level teacher training contract Association of Colleges secures £20m T Level teacher training contract http://theleadmember.uk/posts/dfe-axes-single-awarding-body-license-model https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Dfe-angle-feat.jpg DfE axes single awarding body license model DfE axes single awarding body license model http://theleadmember.uk/posts/school-leaders-warn-attainment-first-policies-threaten-send-inclusion-reforms https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/a31771797040e21a3a2464dff3a3d9798a9d825a/159_0_2536_2029/master/2536.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=e1820da7f4697d531cebdf45d30d3e41 School Leaders Warn 'Attainment-First' Policies Threaten SEND Inclusion Reforms School Leaders Warn 'Attainment-First' Policies Threaten SEND Inclusion Reforms http://theleadmember.uk/posts/clustering-of-pupils-with-send-puts-inclusive-mainstream-reforms-at-risk https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SEND-mainstream-clusters-feat-1920.jpg ‘Clustering’ of pupils with SEND ‘puts inclusive mainstream reforms at risk’ ‘Clustering’ of pupils with SEND ‘puts inclusive mainstream reforms at risk’ http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ofsted-admits-relationship-between-disadvantage-and-achievement-judgment https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Advantage-and-disadvantage-arrows-feat-.jpg Ofsted admits ‘relationship’ between disadvantage and ‘achievement’ judgment Ofsted admits ‘relationship’ between disadvantage and ‘achievement’ judgment http://theleadmember.uk/posts/milburn-quizzed-by-mps-on-neets https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/alan-milburn-live-blog-neets-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.jpg Milburn quizzed by MPs on NEETs Milburn quizzed by MPs on NEETs http://theleadmember.uk/posts/changes-to-t-levels-and-vocational-qualifications-what-schools-need-to-know https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dfe-angle-feat-1920.jpg Changes to T-levels and vocational qualifications: What schools need to know Changes to T-levels and vocational qualifications: What schools need to know http://theleadmember.uk/posts/bright-horizons-closes-nursery-for-the-foreseeable-future-due-to-staffing-issues https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/0injhhle/screenshot-2026-05-20-at-11-05-03-1-holly-park-rd-google-maps.png Bright Horizons closes nursery for the 'foreseeable future' due to staffing issues Bright Horizons closes nursery for the 'foreseeable future' due to staffing issues http://theleadmember.uk/posts/the-uk-is-hosting-the-worlds-education-ministers-while-abandoning-the-worlds-children https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2016/01/30/19/19-malawi-students-get.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2 The UK is hosting the world’s education ministers – while abandoning the world’s children The UK is hosting the world’s education ministers – while abandoning the world’s children http://theleadmember.uk/posts/dfe-awards-universities-ps3-million-for-childrens-brain-development-research-centre https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/tyyi34kh/blocksadobestock_474741296.jpeg DfE awards universities £3 million for children’s brain development research centre DfE awards universities £3 million for children’s brain development research centre http://theleadmember.uk/posts/t-levels-go-fully-remote-as-ministers-scrap-work-placement-limits https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/t-levels-not-full-low-numbers-recruitment-featjpg.webp T Levels go fully remote as ministers scrap work placement limits T Levels go fully remote as ministers scrap work placement limits http://theleadmember.uk/posts/send-reforms-risk-smothering-schools-government-warned https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SEND-consultation-feat-1920.jpg SEND reforms risk ‘smothering’ schools, government warned SEND reforms risk ‘smothering’ schools, government warned http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ofsted-acknowledges-relationship-between-lower-gradings-and-high-levels-of-deprivation https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/dmpkoa3r/paperworkadobestock_251700536.jpeg Ofsted acknowledges 'relationship' between lower gradings and high levels of deprivation Ofsted acknowledges 'relationship' between lower gradings and high levels of deprivation http://theleadmember.uk/posts/british-council-staff-in-italy-to-strike-over-proposed-80-workforce-cut https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/3242579d9a47aa05b5e73d289553eb83eb6cf67f/520_0_5200_4160/master/5200.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=91f7f127f53e9e724d4e0932965bb32b British Council staff in Italy to strike over proposed 80% workforce cut British Council staff in Italy to strike over proposed 80% workforce cut http://theleadmember.uk/posts/harvard-college-will-limit-the-number-of-students-who-can-receive-a-grades https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/7fa65ad313d07622e6bbc9cd9e97896196bba758/954_633_2541_2033/master/2541.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=2c571444e5e144ddf2a34569369916a6 Harvard College will limit the number of students who can receive A grades Harvard College will limit the number of students who can receive A grades http://theleadmember.uk/posts/backlash-over-department-for-education-videos-with-gemma-collins https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/2a35/live/b04914f0-5437-11f1-97ae-1b4b9bb4c9eb.jpg Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins http://theleadmember.uk/posts/tiktok-and-youtube-not-safe-enough-for-kids-says-ofcom https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/ce53/live/9f67cd50-546b-11f1-97ab-4b256b476233.jpg TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom http://theleadmember.uk/posts/new-nurseries-less-likely-to-be-in-disadvantaged-schools https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nursery-sutton-trust-feat-1029.jpg New nurseries less likely to be in disadvantaged schools New nurseries less likely to be in disadvantaged schools http://theleadmember.uk/posts/schools-are-pipeline-to-joblessness-for-many-people-says-ex-labour-adviser https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/dcac875d615a76c11338a3d2407d6cbc0fd53516/1071_0_7200_5760/master/7200.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=dd55313785a30f7584e042d82bc34a9a Schools are ‘pipeline’ to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser Schools are ‘pipeline’ to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser http://theleadmember.uk/posts/major-apprenticeship-provider-rated-needs-attention-amid-completion-concerns https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/multiverse-ofsted-euan-blair-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Major Apprenticeship Provider Rated 'Needs Attention' Amid Completion Concerns Major Apprenticeship Provider Rated 'Needs Attention' Amid Completion Concerns http://theleadmember.uk/posts/early-years-identification-significant-for-send-support-at-school https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/fj3fpm4g/send-eleonora_os-adobestock_460079386.jpg Early Years Identification 'Significant' for SEND Support at School Early Years Identification 'Significant' for SEND Support at School http://theleadmember.uk/posts/most-schools-have-no-plans-to-open-nurseries-despite-government-push-report-warns https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/l0gbxdqk/coatpegsadobestock_490620573.jpeg Most schools have no plans to open nurseries despite government push, report warns Most schools have no plans to open nurseries despite government push, report warns http://theleadmember.uk/posts/struggling-with-the-nine-times-table-i-have-a-failsafe-method-adrian-chiles https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/33323cd141c9efdc56a2b7d5039c3cb2448a99b5/644_373_3313_2651/master/3313.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=b5dd8abb3517caf06689617a78955250 Struggling with the nine times table? I have a failsafe method | Adrian Chiles Struggling with the nine times table? I have a failsafe method | Adrian Chiles http://theleadmember.uk/posts/benedicts-law-changed-allergy-policies-in-schools-early-years-settings-must-be-next https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/wczpob1n/helen-blythe-headshot-3-lucy-glen.jpg Benedict’s Law changed allergy policies in schools. Early years settings must be next Benedict’s Law changed allergy policies in schools. Early years settings must be next http://theleadmember.uk/posts/its-put-the-joy-levels-up-the-flood-prone-london-school-with-a-climate-adapted-playground https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/796d4ee2de7941615c12d2e1cb10acb904641464/0_0_6827_5464/master/6827.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=1d976031792ce8ece2cdb6f40972cab9 ‘It’s put the joy levels up’: the flood-prone London school with a climate-adapted playground ‘It’s put the joy levels up’: the flood-prone London school with a climate-adapted playground http://theleadmember.uk/posts/gemma-collins-hate-is-snobbery-says-phillipson https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gemma-Collins-Bridget-Phillipson-DFE-Feat-image-1920-×-1080-2.jpg Gemma Collins hate is snobbery, says Phillipson Gemma Collins hate is snobbery, says Phillipson http://theleadmember.uk/posts/dfe-scraps-pe-and-sport-premium-in-favour-of-partnerships-network https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PE-funding-feat-1920.jpg DfE scraps PE and sport premium in favour of ‘partnerships network’ DfE scraps PE and sport premium in favour of ‘partnerships network’ http://theleadmember.uk/posts/fe-commissioner-intervenes-as-tyne-coast-college-loses-control-of-ps96m-campus https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Tyne-Coast-College-construction.jpg FE Commissioner intervenes as Tyne Coast College loses control of £96m campus FE Commissioner intervenes as Tyne Coast College loses control of £96m campus http://theleadmember.uk/posts/boston-college-placed-under-dfe-notice-to-improve-over-finances-and-legal-breach https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/boston-college-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Boston College placed under DfE notice to improve over finances and legal breach Boston College placed under DfE notice to improve over finances and legal breach http://theleadmember.uk/posts/education-secretary-dismisses-gemma-collins-criticism-as-snobbery-over-dfe-video https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gemma-collins-Phillipson-feat-1920.jpg Education Secretary dismisses Gemma Collins criticism as snobbery over DfE video Education Secretary dismisses Gemma Collins criticism as snobbery over DfE video http://theleadmember.uk/posts/burnley-interprets-worsening-student-data-as-transparency-success https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/burnley-college-data-accuracy-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.jpg Burnley Interprets 'Worsening' Student Data as Transparency Success Burnley Interprets 'Worsening' Student Data as Transparency Success http://theleadmember.uk/posts/mary-ward-centre-progresses-with-newham-college-merger https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mary-Ward-Centre-and-Newham-College-merge-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.jpg Mary Ward Centre progresses with Newham College merger Mary Ward Centre progresses with Newham College merger http://theleadmember.uk/posts/dfe-to-dissolve-troubled-24-school-academy-trust-over-ps8m-deficit https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Arthiur-Terry-devided-up-feat-1921.jpg DfE to dissolve troubled 24-school academy trust over £8m deficit DfE to dissolve troubled 24-school academy trust over £8m deficit http://theleadmember.uk/posts/catholic-academy-trust-poised-to-become-one-of-englands-largest-following-turnaround https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mega-MAT-feat-1920.jpg Catholic Academy Trust Poised to Become One of England's Largest Following Turnaround Catholic Academy Trust Poised to Become One of England's Largest Following Turnaround http://theleadmember.uk/posts/uk-police-bosses-urge-unsafe-platforms-to-be-blocked-for-under-16s https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/e9e8/live/3e700fd0-5542-11f1-bf6a-71733cf77f82.jpg UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s http://theleadmember.uk/posts/meta-settles-landmark-us-lawsuit-over-child-social-media-addiction-claims https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/129e1ad16a1cd295e6d6c7f8993344d30cbfd2f2/3_0_3333_2667/master/3333.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=1becd5fa22675a2dacf70c25f8e86726 Meta settles landmark US lawsuit over child social media addiction claims Meta settles landmark US lawsuit over child social media addiction claims http://theleadmember.uk/posts/no-reinspections-despite-new-context-measure-says-ofsted https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ofsted-data-big-arrow-reaction-feat-1920.jpg No reinspections despite new context measure, says Ofsted No reinspections despite new context measure, says Ofsted http://theleadmember.uk/posts/years-long-slump-ends-as-more-schools-receive-repairs-cash https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/School-repairs-fund-feat-1920.jpg Years-long slump ends as more schools receive repairs cash Years-long slump ends as more schools receive repairs cash http://theleadmember.uk/posts/primary-schools-lose-out-as-labour-slashes-sport-funding https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/3f9039d9e362a3290883e7e6df104ed7ed0b0c79/445_113_2005_1604/master/2005.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=4b5e2d4281e839e483e45794dd2a4042 Primary schools lose out as Labour slashes sport funding Primary schools lose out as Labour slashes sport funding http://theleadmember.uk/posts/evidence-gaps-pose-significant-challenge-to-send-reforms-warns-eef https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cowling-head-assistant-feat.jpg Evidence gaps pose 'significant challenge' to SEND reforms, warns EEF Evidence gaps pose 'significant challenge' to SEND reforms, warns EEF http://theleadmember.uk/posts/soft-power-sell-off-anger-as-british-council-announces-sale-of-historic-madrid-building https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b33b16b0d494550e602af1a66a7c0479c31c2ea0/247_0_3780_3024/master/3780.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=7b534bd259ea95b5a6f589c4bb0eac9e Soft power sell-off: anger as British Council announces sale of historic Madrid building Soft power sell-off: anger as British Council announces sale of historic Madrid building http://theleadmember.uk/posts/walk-to-school-week-what-do-children-say-about-walking-to-school https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2023/11/iStock-1411371847-1024x683.jpg Walk to School Week: What do children say about walking to school?  Walk to School Week: What do children say about walking to school?  http://theleadmember.uk/posts/leading-universities-urge-shabana-mahmood-to-exempt-exceptional-students-from-visa-ban https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/09/30/15/01J5AE7B2QTKQ3DG4M4S4Z098J.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2 Leading universities urge Shabana Mahmood to exempt exceptional students from visa ban Leading universities urge Shabana Mahmood to exempt exceptional students from visa ban http://theleadmember.uk/posts/pioneering-study-aims-to-find-out-how-repeated-blows-to-head-in-womens-rugby-affects-brain https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/75f58e11abe7ca7283177866e93538f24834b69e/275_0_3301_2640/master/3301.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=876fd691fb99e6f3fd72a5f8e32eed78 Pioneering study aims to find out how repeated blows to head in women’s rugby affects brain Pioneering study aims to find out how repeated blows to head in women’s rugby affects brain http://theleadmember.uk/posts/i-avoid-ai-tools-because-thinking-is-supposed-to-be-hard-its-what-makes-us-human-wendy-liu https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/33da76068c7ef0751e582a1edd27000a2d1070aa/977_0_4374_3500/master/4374.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=b08f8e589f613fe738ed97798244525d I avoid AI tools because thinking is supposed to be hard. It’s what makes us human | Wendy Liu I avoid AI tools because thinking is supposed to be hard. It’s what makes us human | Wendy Liu http://theleadmember.uk/posts/phillipson-orders-cma-review-of-hidden-childcare-charges-hitting-parents https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/208af89bb03fc31fabd2a8094dd014db7c5e2e36/180_0_4103_3282/master/4103.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=5bb5bff97a0cdbb5c70cdc04b38e98f7 Phillipson orders CMA review of hidden childcare charges hitting parents Phillipson orders CMA review of hidden childcare charges hitting parents http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-commissioner-responds-to-fordingbridge-rape-case-sentencing https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2024/11/Blog-post-graphics-statement.png Children’s Commissioner responds to Fordingbridge rape case sentencing Children’s Commissioner responds to Fordingbridge rape case sentencing http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-commissioner-half-of-teenagers-uncertain-about-voting-in-general-election https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2026/05/CCO-1800x900-Our-Future-Our-Voice-table-banner-yellow-v2-169-scaled.png Children's Commissioner: Half of Teenagers Uncertain About Voting in General Election Children's Commissioner: Half of Teenagers Uncertain About Voting in General Election http://theleadmember.uk/posts/labour-unveils-300000-youth-work-experience-placements-to-tackle-quiet-crisis https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b11f036735f33e3554d9860c0af21d79a43dbb43/61_0_5600_4480/master/5600.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=a5d76b624db0fd3869a161142e346f62 Labour unveils 300,000 youth work experience placements to tackle 'quiet crisis' Labour unveils 300,000 youth work experience placements to tackle 'quiet crisis' http://theleadmember.uk/posts/50000-reasons-to-be-proud-celebrating-wiltshires-bikeability-milestone http://theleadmember.uk/posts/featured/01KSDW7H0ZNBRX68PQ6ZAS56YH.jpeg 50,000 Reasons to Be Proud: Celebrating Wiltshire's Bikeability Milestone 50,000 Reasons to Be Proud: Celebrating Wiltshire's Bikeability Milestone http://theleadmember.uk/posts/universities-warn-of-cuts-to-hardship-support-as-funding-crisis-deepens https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/4feb024a730f2d455190937a35f38cc26956c4e2/888_0_4283_3426/master/4283.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=2ecfd5c63ef79e985e94cdd0d0bc9e13 Universities warn of cuts to hardship support as funding crisis deepens Universities warn of cuts to hardship support as funding crisis deepens http://theleadmember.uk/posts/education-secretary-orders-review-of-hidden-childcare-costs https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/6f4c/live/0f8ecf60-57c4-11f1-b682-cf91850925ea.jpg Education Secretary orders review of hidden childcare costs Education Secretary orders review of hidden childcare costs http://theleadmember.uk/posts/massive-child-abuse-scandal-in-france-as-school-staff-investigated-for-violence-and-sexual-assault https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/fd5ef2bb580b4d04a2a54e6f748b60b501cc716e/488_0_4164_3333/master/4164.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=9af9e7d3341c43ede79ccaa50db2899f ‘Massive’ child abuse scandal in France as school staff investigated for violence and sexual assault ‘Massive’ child abuse scandal in France as school staff investigated for violence and sexual assault http://theleadmember.uk/posts/nurseries-charging-parents-extra-fees-to-cover-government-underfunding https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/416edc21941a831f2194e38848fbe1b3414e4905/420_0_3559_2847/master/3559.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=48574f3ffa368741d73be870135c0e1a Nurseries charging parents extra fees to cover government underfunding Nurseries charging parents extra fees to cover government underfunding http://theleadmember.uk/posts/government-vows-to-bring-in-under-16-social-media-restrictions-by-end-of-year https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/12d7/live/c842a850-55d6-11f1-bb1a-df2243910f20.jpg Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year http://theleadmember.uk/posts/emily-nearly-lost-access-to-her-baby-because-of-a-hair-strand-test-experts-fear-shes-not-alone https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/c7d0/live/e6414150-5427-11f1-8b8c-6d33e1d5abb6.jpg Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test. Experts fear she's not alone Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test. Experts fear she's not alone http://theleadmember.uk/posts/we-can-stitch-together-our-past-the-ai-generated-time-travellers-vlogging-from-history https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/9c14d5b75dd6e8d5dbf4908dca6907aa94b220e6/0_0_5000_4000/master/5000.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=6f7a942e4052f52a1de2079fede16944 ‘We can stitch together our past’: the AI-generated time-travellers vlogging from history ‘We can stitch together our past’: the AI-generated time-travellers vlogging from history http://theleadmember.uk/posts/new-chief-executive-appointed-to-lead-windsor-forest-colleges-group https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Oliver-Symons-feat.jpg New Chief Executive Appointed to Lead Windsor Forest Colleges Group New Chief Executive Appointed to Lead Windsor Forest Colleges Group http://theleadmember.uk/posts/education-secretary-refers-childcare-add-on-costs-to-competition-watchdog https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/gdgjp4up/phillipson.jpg Education Secretary refers childcare add-on costs to competition watchdog Education Secretary refers childcare add-on costs to competition watchdog http://theleadmember.uk/posts/inadequate-funding-and-rising-costs-pushing-nurseries-to-breaking-point-warns-charity https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/345bm0fk/nurseryfinances639615024.jpeg Inadequate funding and rising costs pushing nurseries to ‘breaking point’, warns charity Inadequate funding and rising costs pushing nurseries to ‘breaking point’, warns charity http://theleadmember.uk/posts/small-he-providers-in-line-for-ofs-fee-cut https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/office-for-students-ofs-fees-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Small HE providers in line for OfS fee cut Small HE providers in line for OfS fee cut http://theleadmember.uk/posts/some-a-level-papers-voided-for-students-after-exams-leaked-online https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/fda6/live/2aadfb70-5910-11f1-8d34-d7341b720fc6.jpg Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online http://theleadmember.uk/posts/manchester-university-to-offer-work-placements-to-all-undergraduates https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/332b11ae59250fdd962bbd7a2568d8ee25e4f5f9/633_0_3239_2592/master/3239.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=87ad5f0f9493184fceb820c32640236f Manchester University to offer work placements to all undergraduates Manchester University to offer work placements to all undergraduates http://theleadmember.uk/posts/the-guardian-view-on-support-for-youth-someone-in-government-should-grab-hold-of-school-sports-editorial https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/21deb7fbca4290bee10df2b19dd5c5e43d6a8662/54_0_3571_2856/master/3571.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=e48ef16181a0eaaff4e3ad1d05cf8676 The Guardian view on support for youth: someone in government should grab hold of school sports | Editorial The Guardian view on support for youth: someone in government should grab hold of school sports | Editorial http://theleadmember.uk/posts/student-loans-inquiry-finds-many-did-not-understand-terms https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/6f94/live/8d912450-55bf-11f1-99e4-4d92e48ba181.jpg Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms Student loans inquiry finds many did not understand terms http://theleadmember.uk/posts/best-start-champion-defends-strategy-against-claims-of-sector-division https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/dqnitfjc/bdo.jpg Best Start Champion Defends Strategy Against Claims of Sector Division Best Start Champion Defends Strategy Against Claims of Sector Division http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ofsted-inspection-part-5-analysing-how-welfare-and-wellbeing-judgements-are-being-applied https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/1k2hu3mb/nuwa2026550a_f01.jpg Ofsted Inspection Part 5: Analysing How Welfare and Wellbeing Judgements Are Being Applied Ofsted Inspection Part 5: Analysing How Welfare and Wellbeing Judgements Are Being Applied http://theleadmember.uk/posts/creating-neurodiversity-affirming-spaces-for-children https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/55gnsxiy/adobestock_1561111074.jpeg Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Spaces for Children Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Spaces for Children http://theleadmember.uk/posts/long-read-settings-revise-image-sharing-policies-as-ai-misuse-rises https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/uipos33f/fcss2.jpg LONG READ: Settings revise image-sharing policies as AI misuse rises LONG READ: Settings revise image-sharing policies as AI misuse rises http://theleadmember.uk/posts/interview-frank-cottrell-boyce-waterstones-childrens-laureate https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/ow2h5a4j/frank-cottrell-boyce-booktrust.jpg Interview: Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Waterstone’s Children’s Laureate Interview: Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Waterstone’s Children’s Laureate http://theleadmember.uk/posts/student-loans-inquiry-responses-show-massive-scale-of-frustration-and-upset https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/bffc0d598b70370303ab5b4ca7e20d8ce68a1a2c/142_0_7200_5760/master/7200.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=fb1cbde87f459c04f186fb9077e1a11d Student loans inquiry responses show ‘massive scale of frustration and upset’ Student loans inquiry responses show ‘massive scale of frustration and upset’ http://theleadmember.uk/posts/neet-numbers-could-hit-125m-within-five-years-milburn-warns https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/alan-milburn-neet-crisis-report-Feat-image-1920-×-1080-2.png NEET numbers could hit 1.25m within five years, Milburn warns NEET numbers could hit 1.25m within five years, Milburn warns http://theleadmember.uk/posts/neet-numbers-could-hit-125-million-within-five-years-landmark-review-warns https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Alan-Milburn-NEET-crisis-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png NEET numbers could hit 1.25 million within five years, landmark review warns NEET numbers could hit 1.25 million within five years, landmark review warns http://theleadmember.uk/posts/hacking-claims-mismatched-answer-sheets-controversies-rock-school-exam-in-india https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/159d/live/9837e800-5a45-11f1-8d7c-61e7f5f32f93.jpg Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India http://theleadmember.uk/posts/waltham-forest-teacher-strikes-close-schools-and-divide-parents https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b4a6e8b77cd97fb335755f09539d910c7817fecb/1125_282_4648_3718/master/4648.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=3ffa707e1192af24ab057d7720080ffb Waltham Forest Teacher Strikes Close Schools and Divide Parents Waltham Forest Teacher Strikes Close Schools and Divide Parents http://theleadmember.uk/posts/meta-repeatedly-snubs-eu-body-over-facebook-and-instagram-user-bans https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/bb66/live/92ae8910-59c4-11f1-881a-473372e64622.jpg Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans http://theleadmember.uk/posts/youth-neet-figures-exceed-one-million-ahead-of-landmark-employment-review https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bus-stop-station.jpg Youth NEET figures exceed one million ahead of landmark employment review Youth NEET figures exceed one million ahead of landmark employment review http://theleadmember.uk/posts/uk-risks-ps125bn-hit-a-year-from-youth-unemployment-landmark-report-says https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/71e5c805d639d9bd30dde0f654dc84420f9589ce/8_0_4733_3789/master/4733.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=0569f9845a8b99c5dc46fa010d94477f UK risks £125bn hit a year from youth unemployment, landmark report says UK risks £125bn hit a year from youth unemployment, landmark report says http://theleadmember.uk/posts/a-record-of-failure-whats-in-the-first-part-of-alan-milburns-neet-report https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/66281b81367d255b075a5f242e6383361e33045c/752_0_3760_3008/master/3760.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=9a5f72265b4420807ddf6c43fea7142d ‘A record of failure’: what’s in the first part of Alan Milburn’s Neet report? ‘A record of failure’: what’s in the first part of Alan Milburn’s Neet report? http://theleadmember.uk/posts/milburn-review-schools-failing-to-prepare-young-people-for-adulthood-and-employment https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/alan-milburn-neet-crisis-report-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Milburn Review: Schools Failing to Prepare Young People for Adulthood and Employment Milburn Review: Schools Failing to Prepare Young People for Adulthood and Employment http://theleadmember.uk/posts/milburn-review-pay-colleges-for-outcomes-not-headcounts https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Alan-Milburn-NEET-crisis-Feat-image-1920-×-1080-2.png Milburn review: Pay colleges for outcomes not headcounts Milburn review: Pay colleges for outcomes not headcounts http://theleadmember.uk/posts/david-hughes-colleges-can-reduce-neet-rates-with-proper-funding-and-early-intervention https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/David-Hughes-2026-FEW-opinion-card-social.jpg David Hughes: Colleges can reduce NEET rates with proper funding and early intervention David Hughes: Colleges can reduce NEET rates with proper funding and early intervention http://theleadmember.uk/posts/further-education-vital-but-cannot-fix-fragmented-youth-employment-support-alone https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Laura-Jane-Rawlings-2026-FEW-opinion-card-social.jpg Further Education Vital but Cannot Fix Fragmented Youth Employment Support Alone Further Education Vital but Cannot Fix Fragmented Youth Employment Support Alone http://theleadmember.uk/posts/feeding-the-future-of-france-rollout-of-eur1-meals-an-attempt-to-help-struggling-students https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/5cf4a11575a2c79eee0b625515d5cf8d29926519/853_0_5600_4480/master/5600.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=51bc3700b6b50267a6a8716c3c5d66c1 Feeding the future of France: Rollout of €1 meals an attempt to help struggling students Feeding the future of France: Rollout of €1 meals an attempt to help struggling students http://theleadmember.uk/posts/scottish-msps-commit-to-ensuring-children-can-take-up-funded-places-at-cross-border-nurseries https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/ymnnilpn/nursery-coat-hooks.jpg Scottish MSPs commit to ensuring children can take up funded places at cross-border nurseries Scottish MSPs commit to ensuring children can take up funded places at cross-border nurseries http://theleadmember.uk/posts/landmark-report-warns-uk-risks-lost-generation-as-youth-neet-numbers-pass-one-million https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/7d34d41d75323d6798ad4eb2f831a66c98cba392/0_0_1350_1080/master/1350.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=41d1b14f0bbe9240745ff97fa8504de2 Landmark report warns UK risks 'lost generation' as youth NEET numbers pass one million Landmark report warns UK risks 'lost generation' as youth NEET numbers pass one million http://theleadmember.uk/posts/lost-generation-why-cant-young-people-get-jobs-the-latest https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/361d1f2a270de79f9a7634bdcec412fd86feff37/1183_345_6450_5160/master/6450.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=15775137e30e77fa86b1db1eb7f7b47e ‘Lost generation’: why can’t young people get jobs? – The Latest ‘Lost generation’: why can’t young people get jobs? – The Latest http://theleadmember.uk/posts/tees-valley-cancels-skills-tender-following-legal-challenge https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Tees-Valley-Combined-Authority-adult-education-delay-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Tees Valley cancels skills tender following legal challenge Tees Valley cancels skills tender following legal challenge http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-commissioner-backs-milburn-review-on-youth-employment https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2024/11/Blog-post-graphics-statement.png Children's Commissioner Backs Milburn Review on Youth Employment Children's Commissioner Backs Milburn Review on Youth Employment http://theleadmember.uk/posts/the-guardian-view-on-jobs-and-training-boosting-young-peoples-chances-should-be-a-national-mission-editorial https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/177a4f7ea8b38590b3556cae4b55661bc19f3702/56_0_4897_3919/master/4897.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=ccf8029ea6175257152dba52d9f22e4f The Guardian view on jobs and training: boosting young people’s chances should be a national mission | Editorial The Guardian view on jobs and training: boosting young people’s chances should be a national mission | Editorial http://theleadmember.uk/posts/cma-scrutiny-of-nursery-charges-what-early-years-providers-must-prepare-for https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/otvhmawk/cm.jpg CMA Scrutiny of Nursery Charges: What Early Years Providers Must Prepare For CMA Scrutiny of Nursery Charges: What Early Years Providers Must Prepare For http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ucu-congress-pooled-votes-backed-for-next-teacher-strike https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strike-vote-ballot-union-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png UCU Congress: Pooled votes backed for next teacher strike UCU Congress: Pooled votes backed for next teacher strike http://theleadmember.uk/posts/defunding-access-to-he-will-shut-out-the-students-who-need-it-most https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Fabienne-Bailey-2026-FEW-opinion-card-social.jpg Defunding Access to HE will shut out the students who need it most Defunding Access to HE will shut out the students who need it most http://theleadmember.uk/posts/mayors-hand-ps55m-in-capital-grants-to-independent-training-providers https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/itp-building-money-fund-mayor-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Mayors hand £5.5m in capital grants to independent training providers Mayors hand £5.5m in capital grants to independent training providers http://theleadmember.uk/posts/concerns-mount-over-public-scrutiny-of-council-send-reform-plans https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Local-SEND-reform-plan-feat.jpg Concerns Mount Over Public Scrutiny of Council SEND Reform Plans Concerns Mount Over Public Scrutiny of Council SEND Reform Plans http://theleadmember.uk/posts/dfe-guidance-schools-may-use-ai-for-send-support-plans-but-not-ehcps https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AI-use-teachers-feat-1920.jpg DfE guidance: Schools may use AI for SEND support plans but not EHCPs DfE guidance: Schools may use AI for SEND support plans but not EHCPs http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ive-never-seen-a-5-year-old-who-looks-like-a-statistic https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jamie-Rogers-children-stats-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.jpg I’ve never seen a 5-year-old who looks like a statistic I’ve never seen a 5-year-old who looks like a statistic http://theleadmember.uk/posts/merseyside-borough-bucks-national-trend-with-early-intervention-to-prevent-youth-unemployment https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/a24c/live/f7d58210-5b42-11f1-9f9e-2f9c8c5baaa2.jpg Merseyside Borough Bucks National Trend with Early Intervention to Prevent Youth Unemployment Merseyside Borough Bucks National Trend with Early Intervention to Prevent Youth Unemployment http://theleadmember.uk/posts/explained-what-neet-means-and-why-ministers-are-concerned-by-rising-numbers https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/87c2/live/05ac3d90-12e9-11f1-8aab-5db5bc9cf939.jpg Explained: What NEET Means and Why Ministers Are Concerned by Rising Numbers Explained: What NEET Means and Why Ministers Are Concerned by Rising Numbers http://theleadmember.uk/posts/financial-literacy-should-mean-life-skills-not-compulsory-maths-to-18 https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/df6c16bf913288657abe83afff8969abdd383bad/223_0_4305_3445/master/4305.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=79ec6d625e70ee948f1fa65eab2e5b4c Financial literacy should mean life skills, not compulsory maths to 18 Financial literacy should mean life skills, not compulsory maths to 18 http://theleadmember.uk/posts/dfe-unable-to-demonstrate-skills-impact-of-ps270m-multiply-numeracy-programme https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/study-maths-calculator-learn-numbers.jpg DfE unable to demonstrate skills impact of £270m Multiply numeracy programme DfE unable to demonstrate skills impact of £270m Multiply numeracy programme http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-commissioner-visits-lancashire-college-for-the-big-future-initiative https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-29-171220.jpg Children's Commissioner Visits Lancashire College for 'The Big Future' Initiative Children's Commissioner Visits Lancashire College for 'The Big Future' Initiative http://theleadmember.uk/posts/childrens-commissioner-recruits-youth-advisory-board-for-ai-in-education https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2026/05/AI-DfE.png Children's Commissioner Recruits Youth Advisory Board for AI in Education Children's Commissioner Recruits Youth Advisory Board for AI in Education http://theleadmember.uk/posts/essential-resources-using-tech-toys https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/vwgjvb2f/fifi_the_fox20_hope.jpg Essential resources: Using tech toys Essential resources: Using tech toys http://theleadmember.uk/posts/training-how-one-college-has-better-prepared-students-for-the-workplace-by-replicating-the-noise-levels-of-a-nursery https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/45lcyv3n/nuwa2026652a_f01.jpg Training: How one college has better prepared students for the workplace by replicating the noise levels of a nursery Training: How one college has better prepared students for the workplace by replicating the noise levels of a nursery http://theleadmember.uk/posts/are-nursery-leaders-ready-for-trade-union-workplace-access-rights https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/po4mn3zp/imogenedmunds.jpg Are Nursery Leaders Ready for Trade Union Workplace Access Rights? Are Nursery Leaders Ready for Trade Union Workplace Access Rights? http://theleadmember.uk/posts/get-social-managing-multiple-social-media-platforms-effectively https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/p2fcrhfg/fliss-stubbs-headshot-nw.png Get Social: Managing multiple social media platforms effectively Get Social: Managing multiple social media platforms effectively http://theleadmember.uk/posts/early-years-in-schools-equipping-and-designing-school-based-nurseries https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/cvqpircg/nuwa2026635_f01.jpg Early years in schools: Equipping and designing School-Based Nurseries Early years in schools: Equipping and designing School-Based Nurseries http://theleadmember.uk/posts/early-years-pioneers-part-6-the-principles-behind-loris-malaguzzis-reggio-emilia-approach https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/omih31im/nuwa2026626_f01.jpg Early years pioneers, part 6 : The principles behind Loris Malaguzzi's Reggio Emilia approach Early years pioneers, part 6 : The principles behind Loris Malaguzzi's Reggio Emilia approach http://theleadmember.uk/posts/families-protest-islington-childrens-centre-nursery-closure https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/31phhb1j/27-may-group-photo_children-blurredjpg_paradisepark.jpg Families protest Islington children's centre nursery closure Families protest Islington children's centre nursery closure http://theleadmember.uk/posts/exploring-holi-how-one-early-years-setting-marked-the-hindu-festival-of-colour https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/zuanmnw0/colour-run-6.jpg Exploring Holi: How one early years setting marked the Hindu festival of colour Exploring Holi: How one early years setting marked the Hindu festival of colour http://theleadmember.uk/posts/forest-school-transformation-how-outdoor-learning-builds-life-skills-and-wellbeing https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/fxhjmfrp/nuwa2026632_f01.jpg Forest School Transformation: How Outdoor Learning Builds Life Skills and Wellbeing Forest School Transformation: How Outdoor Learning Builds Life Skills and Wellbeing http://theleadmember.uk/posts/supporting-neurodivergent-children-through-consistent-early-years-routines https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/yxbo3rup/nuwa2026633_f01.jpg Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through Consistent Early Years Routines Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through Consistent Early Years Routines http://theleadmember.uk/posts/council-launches-potty-training-guidance-for-babies-to-boost-school-readiness https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/qieglmvi/adobestock_193911241potty.jpeg Council launches potty training guidance for babies to boost school readiness Council launches potty training guidance for babies to boost school readiness http://theleadmember.uk/posts/twin-brothers-stage-fathers-meeting-during-imaginative-play-at-nursery https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/uvxmanu2/nuwa2026612d_f01.jpg Twin Brothers Stage 'Father's Meeting' During Imaginative Play at Nursery Twin Brothers Stage 'Father's Meeting' During Imaginative Play at Nursery http://theleadmember.uk/posts/new-early-years-provision-opens-in-the-new-forest https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/k4pirqpm/nuwa2026612e_f01.jpg New Early Years Provision Opens in the New Forest New Early Years Provision Opens in the New Forest http://theleadmember.uk/posts/nursery-children-enjoy-enchanting-trip-to-lighthouse-poole-theatre https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/jaipxzql/nuwa2026612f_f01.jpg Nursery Children Enjoy Enchanting Trip to Lighthouse Poole Theatre Nursery Children Enjoy Enchanting Trip to Lighthouse Poole Theatre http://theleadmember.uk/posts/neurodiversity-affirming-nursery-environments-practical-guidance-for-inclusive-early-years-settings https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/a24kxeav/nuwa2026620_f01.jpg Neurodiversity-Affirming Nursery Environments: Practical Guidance for Inclusive Early Years Settings Neurodiversity-Affirming Nursery Environments: Practical Guidance for Inclusive Early Years Settings http://theleadmember.uk/posts/glitches-in-online-system-slow-down-sats-markers https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Marking-glitch-feat-1920px.jpg ‘Glitches’ in online system slow down SATs markers ‘Glitches’ in online system slow down SATs markers http://theleadmember.uk/posts/fe-achievements-fall-as-skills-bootcamps-boom-skills-england-reports https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bootcamps-skills-pipeline-care-engineering-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.jpg FE achievements fall as skills bootcamps boom, Skills England reports FE achievements fall as skills bootcamps boom, Skills England reports http://theleadmember.uk/posts/forest-school-pupils-welcome-cheshire-fire-and-rescue-service https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/kdhnukyn/nuwa2026612_f01.jpg Forest School Pupils Welcome Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Forest School Pupils Welcome Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service http://theleadmember.uk/posts/rotherham-nursery-children-celebrate-intergenerational-week-at-local-care-home https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/plxot5ev/nuwa2026612a_f01.jpg Rotherham nursery children celebrate Intergenerational Week at local care home Rotherham nursery children celebrate Intergenerational Week at local care home http://theleadmember.uk/posts/south-croydon-nursery-celebrates-world-art-day-with-childrens-exhibition https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/ostmvlgs/nuwa2026612b_f01.jpg South Croydon nursery celebrates World Art Day with children's exhibition South Croydon nursery celebrates World Art Day with children's exhibition http://theleadmember.uk/posts/get-rocking-woodland-surprises-support-outdoor-learning https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/5jyhbi53/nuwa2026612c_f01.jpg Get Rocking: Woodland Surprises Support Outdoor Learning Get Rocking: Woodland Surprises Support Outdoor Learning http://theleadmember.uk/posts/tom-richardson-stepping-back-to-reflect-on-our-leadership-mission https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/ixgjvnem/nuwa2026613_f01.jpg Tom Richardson: Stepping back to reflect on our leadership mission Tom Richardson: Stepping back to reflect on our leadership mission http://theleadmember.uk/posts/young-and-old https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/plxot5ev/nuwa2026612a_f01.jpg YOUNG AND OLD YOUNG AND OLD http://theleadmember.uk/posts/frances-rees-tackling-the-social-media-trend-of-parents-filming-childrens-skincare-routines https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/2ndfx3n5/nuwa2026613a_f01.jpg Frances Rees: Tackling the social media trend of parents filming children's skincare routines Frances Rees: Tackling the social media trend of parents filming children's skincare routines http://theleadmember.uk/posts/anti-racist-practice-part-3-true-partnerships-with-parents https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/r1siwqm2/adobestock_688017233.jpeg Anti-racist practice, part 3: True partnerships with parents Anti-racist practice, part 3: True partnerships with parents http://theleadmember.uk/posts/fostering-independence-supporting-children-to-do-things-for-themselves https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/zm3ajlb5/nuwa2026619_f01.jpg Fostering Independence: Supporting Children to Do Things for Themselves Fostering Independence: Supporting Children to Do Things for Themselves http://theleadmember.uk/posts/supporting-neurodivergent-children-the-power-of-consistent-routines-in-early-years https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/3nodai2o/charmaine-champ-is-a-continence-sleep-behaviour-consultant-and-founder-of-clear-steps-consultancy.jpg Supporting Neurodivergent Children: The Power of Consistent Routines in Early Years Supporting Neurodivergent Children: The Power of Consistent Routines in Early Years http://theleadmember.uk/posts/special-focus-spotlight-on-the-updated-nutritional-guidelines https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/glkiwoef/nuwa2026647_f01.jpg Special Focus: Spotlight on the updated nutritional guidelines Special Focus: Spotlight on the updated nutritional guidelines http://theleadmember.uk/posts/university-of-manchester-to-investigate-sexual-harassment-of-female-medical-students https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/eff5552fa85c4e6010ab91a68777fc8df05642b6/0_0_5442_4353/master/5442.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=8f479c72eb8d2f1bbef7786d77f27642 University of Manchester to investigate sexual harassment of female medical students University of Manchester to investigate sexual harassment of female medical students http://theleadmember.uk/posts/student-loan-inquiry-opens-as-survey-reveals-doubts-over-degree-value https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/e782/live/9b276620-5dcf-11f1-8df1-db1a767f3e1d.jpg Student Loan Inquiry Opens as Survey Reveals Doubts Over Degree Value Student Loan Inquiry Opens as Survey Reveals Doubts Over Degree Value http://theleadmember.uk/posts/public-confidence-in-university-value-plummets-amid-student-debt-and-job-fears https://static.independent.co.uk/2026/06/01/18/01KT0WJP9F40P04AF5QQYFS6KY.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2 Public Confidence in University Value Plummets Amid Student Debt and Job Fears Public Confidence in University Value Plummets Amid Student Debt and Job Fears http://theleadmember.uk/posts/shrinking-graduate-premium-sours-views-on-value-of-a-university-education-uk-poll-shows https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/1d29f5e2aa8ebb32afb2cf06a43b731e816b4135/32_0_5018_4016/master/5018.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=9ef0e0a3b0c9cb62d731f82795f4beb5 Shrinking graduate premium sours views on value of a university education, UK poll shows Shrinking graduate premium sours views on value of a university education, UK poll shows http://theleadmember.uk/posts/one-year-on-achievements-at-the-1001-critical-days-foundation https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/yn0ks0lq/drmattprice.png One year on: Achievements at the 1,001 Critical Days Foundation One year on: Achievements at the 1,001 Critical Days Foundation http://theleadmember.uk/posts/the-cctv-debate-should-nurseries-be-required-to-install-cameras https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/m1kbljaq/almascctv-nursery-sign.png The CCTV Debate: Should Nurseries Be Required to Install Cameras? The CCTV Debate: Should Nurseries Be Required to Install Cameras? http://theleadmember.uk/posts/n-family-club-announces-united-states-expansion-with-80-new-nurseries-by-2032 https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/tfpmdz2z/us-prototype_001.jpg N Family Club announces United States expansion with 80 new nurseries by 2032 N Family Club announces United States expansion with 80 new nurseries by 2032 http://theleadmember.uk/posts/free-safer-sleep-training-rolled-out-to-1000-nurseries-nationwide https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/cesly24t/safesleepadobestock_144860588.jpeg Free safer sleep training rolled out to 1,000 nurseries nationwide Free safer sleep training rolled out to 1,000 nurseries nationwide http://theleadmember.uk/posts/uk-students-and-graduates-share-your-views-on-going-to-university https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f177e43c97e8725e165f13c714c29881106643a9/468_0_4680_3744/master/4680.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=5e3864bbc7675a8d3f604c45ec730ebd UK students and graduates: share your views on going to university UK students and graduates: share your views on going to university http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ai-toys-fall-short-on-emotional-understanding-and-imaginative-play-study-finds https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/hoammtqk/mya-and-vicky-2.jpg AI Toys Fall Short on Emotional Understanding and Imaginative Play, Study Finds AI Toys Fall Short on Emotional Understanding and Imaginative Play, Study Finds http://theleadmember.uk/posts/from-apprentice-to-graduate-developing-early-years-practice-through-research https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/2agfd1io/ashaya_2026-05470.jpg From Apprentice to Graduate: Developing Early Years Practice Through Research From Apprentice to Graduate: Developing Early Years Practice Through Research http://theleadmember.uk/posts/book-review-diversity-for-all-inclusive-practice-in-early-years-child-development https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/f22nd020/neurodiversity-affirming-practices-cover-copy.jpg Book review: Diversity for all – inclusive practice in early years child development Book review: Diversity for all – inclusive practice in early years child development http://theleadmember.uk/posts/strike-action-threatens-summer-exam-series-at-englands-largest-board https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/strike-vote-ballot-union-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Strike Action Threatens Summer Exam Series at England’s Largest Board Strike Action Threatens Summer Exam Series at England’s Largest Board http://theleadmember.uk/posts/debt-ridden-graduates-seen-as-cash-cows-to-fund-older-peoples-lifestyles-mps-told https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/ef7cd09bf08bec757475240d8da06b1ae9b2d214/161_0_2668_2134/master/2668.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=052712570521704345902076f352de49 Debt-ridden graduates seen as ‘cash cows’ to fund older people’s lifestyles, MPs told Debt-ridden graduates seen as ‘cash cows’ to fund older people’s lifestyles, MPs told http://theleadmember.uk/posts/families-of-nursery-abuse-victims-launch-legal-challenge-against-council https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/kfkprohj/adobestock_1036759985_editorial_use_only.jpeg Families of nursery abuse victims launch legal challenge against council Families of nursery abuse victims launch legal challenge against council http://theleadmember.uk/posts/further-strike-action-threatens-aqa-summer-exam-series https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/aqa-union-north-west-picket-strike.jpg Further Strike Action Threatens AQA Summer Exam Series Further Strike Action Threatens AQA Summer Exam Series http://theleadmember.uk/posts/picturebook-reviews-classic-stories-reimagined-for-early-years https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/urref4v0/the-railway-children.jpg Picturebook Reviews: Classic Stories Reimagined for Early Years Picturebook Reviews: Classic Stories Reimagined for Early Years http://theleadmember.uk/posts/report-finds-significant-link-between-school-absence-and-life-satisfaction https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NFER-report-girl-feat1920.jpg Report finds ‘significant link’ between school absence and life satisfaction Report finds ‘significant link’ between school absence and life satisfaction http://theleadmember.uk/posts/early-years-voice-urges-cma-to-investigate-adequacy-of-government-childcare-funding-rates https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/kvclq4qc/till_539403650.jpeg Early Years Voice urges CMA to investigate adequacy of Government childcare funding rates Early Years Voice urges CMA to investigate adequacy of Government childcare funding rates http://theleadmember.uk/posts/minister-refuses-to-rule-out-school-temperature-limits-amid-rising-heat-concerns https://static.independent.co.uk/2026/06/03/10/2026-06-01T163036Z_1860789092_RC24LLAF0RGV_RTRMADP_3_BRITAIN-PARENTS.JPG?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2 Minister refuses to rule out school temperature limits amid rising heat concerns Minister refuses to rule out school temperature limits amid rising heat concerns http://theleadmember.uk/posts/early-years-voice-urges-watchdog-to-probe-adequacy-of-government-childcare-funding-rates https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/kvclq4qc/till_539403650.jpeg Early Years Voice urges watchdog to probe adequacy of Government childcare funding rates Early Years Voice urges watchdog to probe adequacy of Government childcare funding rates http://theleadmember.uk/posts/city-guilds-threatened-with-legal-action-over-disgraceful-staff-cuts-plan https://feweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sharon-Graham-Unite-the-Union-general-secretary-3CR5R8K-feat.jpg City & Guilds threatened with legal action over ‘disgraceful’ staff cuts plan City & Guilds threatened with legal action over ‘disgraceful’ staff cuts plan http://theleadmember.uk/posts/education-secretary-urges-primary-schools-to-join-free-breakfast-club-scheme https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/dycgakdp/img_breakfastclubs.png Education Secretary urges primary schools to join free breakfast club scheme Education Secretary urges primary schools to join free breakfast club scheme http://theleadmember.uk/posts/thousands-sign-petition-against-cuts-to-tech-support-for-disabled-students-in-england https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/ff9d841b1e380c6abcd04367b36fe3b7de9d6bc0/561_0_6630_5304/master/6630.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=0807ea0a96d7b796df0a4ed82731fb48 Thousands sign petition against cuts to tech support for disabled students in England Thousands sign petition against cuts to tech support for disabled students in England http://theleadmember.uk/posts/milburn-review-early-years-sector-could-offer-two-pronged-approach-to-help-tackle-youth-unemployment-leaders-suggest https://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/media/y1ph0dh3/employmentadobestock_290885484.jpeg Milburn Review: Early years sector could offer two-pronged approach to help tackle youth unemployment, leaders suggest Milburn Review: Early years sector could offer two-pronged approach to help tackle youth unemployment, leaders suggest http://theleadmember.uk/posts/city-guilds-faces-legal-action-over-plans-to-cut-400-uk-jobs https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f682402c22c46fbda5c21be25e3f23c4e1f60284/603_0_4264_3413/master/4264.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=1239f941d6440389bbe12eac55510ca6 City & Guilds faces legal action over plans to cut 400 UK jobs City & Guilds faces legal action over plans to cut 400 UK jobs http://theleadmember.uk/posts/wearable-tech-and-ai-threaten-exam-integrity-ofqual-warns https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/df6c16bf913288657abe83afff8969abdd383bad/446_0_4305_3445/master/4305.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=26885444329e9c212fd73d21414cd590 Wearable Tech and AI Threaten Exam Integrity, Ofqual Warns Wearable Tech and AI Threaten Exam Integrity, Ofqual Warns http://theleadmember.uk/posts/ofqual-chief-warns-rapid-action-needed-on-smart-tech-exam-cheating https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ian-Baukham-vid-feat-1920.jpg Ofqual chief warns rapid action needed on smart tech exam cheating Ofqual chief warns rapid action needed on smart tech exam cheating http://theleadmember.uk/posts/who-is-elon-musk-and-what-is-his-net-worth https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/8cf7/live/b34f22f0-3c7a-11f0-a0e7-01d93af84155.jpg Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth? Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth? http://theleadmember.uk/posts/universities-face-international-student-ban-if-visa-abuse-is-suspected https://static.independent.co.uk/2026/06/03/15/13/iStock-512390097.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=28%2C0%2C28%2C0 Universities face international student ban if visa abuse is suspected Universities face international student ban if visa abuse is suspected http://theleadmember.uk/posts/falling-pupil-numbers-should-lead-to-smaller-class-sizes-says-union https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/88b4/live/00c8e510-5ff8-11f1-ad9b-05856a050d95.png Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union http://theleadmember.uk/posts/universitys-axing-of-black-studies-ma-threatens-inclusion-agenda-warns-leading-academic https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/ea4303acec7fde8ffda523f2419e59d02975c6cf/734_358_2205_1764/master/2205.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=e406946dd174b253c799c86987359ab5 University's axing of black studies MA threatens inclusion agenda, warns leading academic University's axing of black studies MA threatens inclusion agenda, warns leading academic http://theleadmember.uk/posts/teacher-recruitment-hits-70-of-target-but-school-workforce-shrinks https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Steph-Ainsworth-supprt-teacher-Feat-image-1920-×-1080.png Teacher Recruitment Hits 70% of Target but School Workforce Shrinks Teacher Recruitment Hits 70% of Target but School Workforce Shrinks http://theleadmember.uk/posts/exams-watchdog-warns-of-rise-in-high-tech-cheating https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/22c2/live/37f3bcb0-5ff6-11f1-ad9b-05856a050d95.jpg Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating http://theleadmember.uk/posts/secondary-pupil-numbers-fall-for-first-time-in-a-decade https://schoolsweek.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Secondary-school-numbers-falling-1920px.jpg Secondary pupil numbers fall for first time in a decade Secondary pupil numbers fall for first time in a decade http://theleadmember.uk/posts/guest-blog-ensuring-every-moment-matters-for-babies-children-and-young-people-with-life-threatening-and-life-shortening-conditions-and-their-families-noahs-ark-childrens-hospice https://assets.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wpuploads/2026/06/Sophie-Andrews-OBE-1024x724.jpg Guest Blog: Ensuring ‘Every Moment Matters’ for babies, children and young people with life-threatening and life-shortening conditions, and their families – Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice   Guest Blog: Ensuring ‘Every Moment Matters’ for babies, children and young people with life-threatening and life-shortening conditions, and their families – Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice   http://theleadmember.uk/posts/number-of-teachers-in-englands-state-schools-drops-for-second-year-in-row https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/213cc1b8642f6a8c4b252c9d298756aad879db63/0_0_2915_2333/master/2915.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=c7c74e0bb27674df032d5b6f470256dc Number of teachers in England’s state schools drops for second year in row Number of teachers in England’s state schools drops for second year in row http://theleadmember.uk/posts/teacher-banned-from-classroom-after-searching-for-female-pupils-instagram-pictures https://static.independent.co.uk/2026/06/04/15/59/ripley-st-thomas.png?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=0%2C82%2C0%2C82 Teacher banned from classroom after searching for female pupils’ Instagram pictures Teacher banned from classroom after searching for female pupils’ Instagram pictures http://theleadmember.uk/posts/charity-for-working-parents-to-close-after-nearly-five-decades-due-to-changing-demand-and-financial-pressures 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